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‘No Kings’ protests planned across Bay Area Saturday

2 weeks ago | paloaltoonline.com | Michelle Iracheta

Protests will take place across the Bay Area on Saturday as part of what is expected to be over 1,800 nationwide demonstrations in response to the policies of President Donald Trump’s second administration, according to event organizers. Over 80 protests are scheduled for the Bay Area, including in Palo Alto. About 190 organizations from across the country formed a coalition called No Kings to promote the events.
Redwood City mayor says police won’t assist ICE with sweeps

2 weeks ago | rwcpulse.com | Michelle Iracheta

Redwood City Mayor Elmer Martínez Saballos on Monday used the city council meeting to reassure residents that the city and its police department are not cooperating with federal immigration enforcement, as fear spreads following recent events in Los Angeles.
News Alert: Police won't assist ICE, says mayor

2 weeks ago | rwcpulse.com | Michelle Iracheta

*|DATE:F j, Y g:i a|*Redwood City Mayor Elmer Martínez Saballos on Monday used Monday’s city council meeting to reassure residents that the city and its police department are not cooperating with federal immigration enforcement, as fear spreads following recent events in Los Angeles.
Samtrans approves two-year budget, eyes fiscal shortfall in 2027

3 weeks ago | almanacnews.com | Michelle Iracheta

The SamTrans Board of Directors on Wednesday approved a two-year budget that maintains public transit service across San Mateo County while preparing for a projected operating deficit beginning in fiscal year 2027. The fiscal year 2026 operating budget totals $323.7 million and is balanced. The following year’s budget is projected at $339.2 million and includes a modest structural deficit, which the agency plans to cover using a one-time surplus from prior years.
Fire risk rises as extreme heat targets Bay Area, Central Coast

1 month ago | rwcpulse.com | Michelle Iracheta

The next few days will see seasonable weather around the region, but temps will ramp up by Friday and bring elevated heat and fire risk, forecasters said. Temperatures around interior Bay Area and Central Coast areas will warm up by 10 to 20 degrees above average by the end of the week, the National Weather Service said Monday. Inland communities, including Fairfield and Stockton, will be under an extreme heat watch from Friday morning through Saturday evening.
2 injured in fiery crash on US 101 at University

1 month ago | almanacnews.com | Michelle Iracheta

Two people were injured in a multi-vehicle crash that shut down all northbound lanes of U.S. Highway 101 near the University Avenue exit on Memorial Day, according to Officer Jovita Ojeda of the California Highway Patrol – Redwood City Office. The collision, which involved a white Toyota RAV4, a blue Toyota Camry, a white Tesla and a red Honda, occurred shortly before 2:27 p.m. on Monday, May 26, Ojeda said.
News Alert: County closes investigation into sheriff's claims against executive

1 month ago | rwcpulse.com | Michelle Iracheta

*|DATE:F j, Y g:i a|*At an 18-minute special San Mateo County Board of Supervisors meeting earlier today, the board unanimously voted to release a report commissioned by the county into Sheriff Christina Corpus’s claims against County Executive Mike Callagy.
Windy, unsettled weather descends on Bay Area this week

1 month ago | rwcpulse.com | Michelle Iracheta

The old windsock on the backyard fence may see more action this week than in recent months. The National Weather Service said Monday morning it could be an unusual week of weather for the middle of May, with strong offshore winds at times. Besides waking up to rain and cooler temperatures Monday morning, the NWS said to expect “unsettled” weather, especially at higher elevations, where there could be gusts up to 50 mph.
Garbage truck driver ID’d in crash that killed M-A coach, cyclist

1 month ago | almanacnews.com | Michelle Iracheta

The driver who struck and killed a Menlo-Atherton High School athletic coach while he was riding his bicycle in Atherton on May 7 was operating a garbage truck, Atherton Police Chief Steven McCulley confirmed Friday. The deadly collision occurred at the intersection of Middlefield Road and Prior Lane when the truck turned right and struck Coach Dylan Taylor, who was riding in the designated bicycle lane, McCulley said in his statement.
Express: Tragic crash on Middlefield claims a life | New county health chief comes 'pressure tested'

1 month ago | almanacnews.com | Michelle Iracheta

*|DATE:F j, Y|*Menlo-Atherton High School’s athletic coach Dylan Taylor died in a fatal traffic collision while riding his bicycle near an intersection on Middlefield Road and Prior Lane in Atherton on May 7. Amid ongoing issues with other recreational programs, Menlo Park seniors have raised concerns about the senior center at the Belle Haven Community Center.